Paul R. Steffes, Partner

About Paul
Paul concentrates his practice in all aspects of patent procurement and patent enforcement matters. Paul has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the mechanical and electrical arts, including the technology areas of gas turbine engines, 3D printing, power tools, dunnage converter machines, network technology, image processing machines, computer hardware and software devices, aircraft wheel and brake assemblies, and telecommunications technologies.
Paul has extensive experience in drafting opinions of non-infringement and invalidity, advising clients on ways to avoid different types of infringement, particularly from an international perspective, and counseling clients on enforcement matters.
Paul can speak conversational Japanese.
Work Experience
Krieg DeVault, Indianapolis, IN (2012-2016) – Partner, Intellectual Property Practice Group
Nagoya International Patent Firm, Nagoya, JP (2011-2012) - Of Counsel
Ogasawara Patent Firm, Osaka, JP (2010-2011) – Of Counsel
Itoh International Patent Office, Tokyo, JP (2003-2010) – Of Counsel
Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, Cleveland, OH (1998-2003) – Associate
Watts, Hoffmann, Fischer & Heinke, Cleveland, OH (1995-1998) - Associate and law clerk
NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH (1990-1995) – Mechanical engineer
Eaton Corporation, Airflex Division, Cleveland, OH (1986-1989) – Engineering Co-op Student
Professional Memberships
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society